South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:04 - Community Services
Chapter 46:04:01 - Shared living homes
Section 46:04:01:18 - Safety and sanitation
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
The shared living home shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) The shared living home and premises shall be free of rodents and insects;
(2) Bedrooms located in the basement must have at least one egress window, which meets code as outlined in the Life Safety Code in NFP A 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition;
(3) Floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be free of hazards;
(4) A telephone shall be present in the home for participants to access emergency services;
(5) Participant bed linens, towels, washcloths, and clothing shall be kept clean;
(6) Stairways, hall, doorways, and exits from rooms and from the home shall be unobstructed;
(7) Food shall be protected from contamination while being stored and prepared;
(8) Hazardous cleaning solutions, chemicals, and poisons shall be labeled and secured in an enclosed cabinet; and
(9) Removal of any condition that may have the potential to cause injury or illness.
General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(4)(5)(9)(10).
Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(9)(10).
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101. Phone: 1-800-344 -3555. Cost: $101.00.
